GCS
with Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, Billy Sheehan
- Date
- Friday, November 13, 2026
- Time
- Show 8 PM
- Venue
- Des Plaines Theatre, Des Plaines
- Genre
- Blues, Rock
- Links
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with Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, Billy Sheehan
GCS plays Des Plaines Theatre, a 900-capacity theater in Des Plaines, on Friday, November 13. Also on the bill: Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers and Billy Sheehan. The show starts at 8 PM.
GCS brings together three of the most electrifying musicians in modern music: two time Grammy nominated guitarist and vocalist Eric Gales, Modern Drummer Hall of Fame drummer Dennis Chambers, and five time Best Rock Bass Player Billy Sheehan. Each of these musicians has spent decades performing at the highest levels of blues, rock, funk, jazz fusion, soul, and progressive music. Together, they form a rare lineup where every player can lead, listen, and push the music into new territory. The sound of GCS won’t be confined to one category.
Blues guitar phenom Eric Gales was born and raised in Memphis, learning to play at age four from older brothers Eugene and Manuel in imitation of their upside-down, left-handed style (a tradition actually passed down from their grandfather, Dempsey Garrett…
Dennis Chambers is an American drummer who has recorded / performed with many, including: Parliament / Funkadelic, Santana, Steely Dan, John Scofield and John McLaughlin.
William 'Billy' Sheehan (born on March 19, 1953 in Buffalo, New York) is an American bassist known for his work with bands like Mr. Big, Niacin and Talas, Billy Sheehan is often referred to as the "Eddie Van Halen of the Bass".
Artist bios from Last.fm, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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